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Mike Pence works against women but manages to win ‘Working for Women’ award

Yes — the same Mike Pence who defunded Planned Parenthood while Governor of Indiana, all while signing off on laws to ban abortions for fetuses with disabilities, mandate expensive fetal burial requirements, and oppose equal pay legislation and women in the military.

The bizarre decision to honor Pence makes sense given the goals of the IWF. According to its website, the conservative nonprofit aspires to “improve the lives of Americans by increasing the number of women who value free markets and personal liberty.” Naturally, “personal liberty” excludes giving women control over their bodies and the choice to have children or not.

On top of this, it’s worth noting that Kellyanne Conway, a senior adviser to President Donald Trump, is a board member of the conservative organization.

In a statement issued Friday, the Women’s Forum described the award as recognition of “an individual who values free markets, works to create a more dynamic and innovative work world, and celebrates the valuable contributions women make to society.”